Dara Murphy

I begin lessons from a problem solving perspective. I usually get started on a problem with the student and then upon gaps in the understanding I aim to fill those gaps so that the student is ready to progress to the next topic. I have become efficient in explaining complex topics as simply as possible. This is the exact method I use when learning to topics so that I know I understand the topic myself. Once this foundation is built it takes some time for it to buckle, compared to traditional methods of teaching which focuses solely on grades and practising calculation until memorised. However, I do emphasise the significance of practising. Without practising ones understanding will not be useful and vice versa.

A mistake my professors often make is to not work out problems on the whiteboard because it can be easier to understand methodologies when you see someone do the workings live and make mistakes live in person.

The content of the tutoring will be student specific in which I will ask for some rough guidance as to where the student struggles, whether it be the entire course they are studying or a single topic, we can tackle it all.

I try to encourage the student to ask as many questions as they would like, although I can understand this as a difficulty when you don't know what you don't know to even ask questions!

Depending on the students workload with their own education or work, I will assign homework problems.